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OperationsJob Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The Independent Contractor Business Advisor is responsible for identifying, counseling, monitoring, and guiding Independent Contractors in best business practices that will directly improve an Independent Contractors business experience. I/C Business Advisors are skilled Advisors who have a high level of problem solving and customers service skills. I/C Business Advisors possess a passion for positive communication, and genuinely care for the success of others.
This is an Onsite office position at the Stevens Transport corporate Headquarters in Dallas, TX.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key Responsibilities:
- Coaching Independent Contractors in best practices by teaching business theory and creating sound financial plans that align with earning goals.
- Independent Contractor settlement management
- Identifying ways to increase revenue opportunities through revenue growth and controlling expenses (improving miles, decreasing fuel costs, etc.)
- Independent Contractor settlement projections and scanning advice.
- Independent Contractor advocacy within Stevens Transport
- Independent Contractor retention
- Additional Duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel functions
- Project management skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Managing Income/Expense experience high level of critical thinking, problem solving, accounting, and mathematical skills
- The ability to perform accurately in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail
- The ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, Independent Contractors, management and third parties even during challenging situations
- Strong listening skills and the ability to build relationships and trust with others
- Understanding of adult learning styles, and how they differ
- Classroom presentation experience
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Data entry
- 10 Key typing
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Accurate documentation
- Follow through
- Communication
- Advanced reporting
- Time management
- Project management
- Math
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years working in a corporate environment preferred
Workshift:
Education:
In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified candidates are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status.
Skills Required
- Associate degree
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel functions
- Project management skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Managing income and expenses experience
- Accounting and mathematical skills
- Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, contractors, management, and third parties
- Strong listening skills and ability to build relationships and trust
- Understanding of adult learning styles
- Classroom presentation experience
- Two or more years working in a corporate environment
What We Do
Stevens Transport, Inc. is recognized as one of North America's premier temperature-controlled freight carriers.
